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D’Tigers record third defeat against Cape Verde
  • February 26, 2024
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D’Tigers record third defeat against Cape Verde

The D’Tigers lost 78-62 to Cape Verde on Sunday in the AfroBasket 2025 qualifications, making it three consecutive defeats. This comes after a turbulent lead-up to one of the qualifications in Tunisia, where they lost to Uganda and Libya in the past. The D’Tigers  had a strong start, winning the first quarter 24-16, but they

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Patrick Williams of the Bulls will need foot surgery to finish his season.
  • February 24, 2024
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Patrick Williams of the Bulls will need foot surgery to finish his season.

The Chicago Bulls announced on Friday that forward Patrick Williams will undergo surgery on his left foot and miss the remainder of the campaign. Williams’s initial bone edoema in his left foot has kept him out of action since January 25. Williams, 22, is averaging 27.3 minutes, 1.5 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 10 points this

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Due to financial constraints, Nigeria’s basketball squad has withdrawn from the Afrobasket qualifiers.
  • February 22, 2024
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Due to financial constraints, Nigeria’s basketball squad has withdrawn from the Afrobasket qualifiers.

Due to financial constraints, Nigeria’s basketball team, known as the D’Tigers, has withdrawn from the Afrobasket qualifying tournament. D’tigers announced this on Wednesday night in response to their grievances on their lack of federal assistance. According to The PUNCH, President Bola Tinubu resolved the unpaid balance that FG owed the Super Eagles and other national

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Thaddeus Young joins Suns ahead of playoffs

Thaddeus Young joins Suns ahead of playoffs

Thaddeus Young, American basketball player, has joined the Phoenix Suns ahead of the Western Conference playoff on Tuesday, February 20th. Young, 35, is currently the third-most active player with 1,162 career games played, behind LeBron James and Chris Paul. He appeared in 23 games earlier in the season, making six starts and averaging 5.0 points

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